Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400
These six jets span the super‑midsize to large‑cabin categories with differing mission profiles. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet with about 4,000 nautical miles of range and typically seats 8–12 passengers. The Cessna Citation Hemisphere (as proposed) targets the super‑midsize class with roughly 4,500 nautical miles of range and about 9–12 passengers. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet optimized for short‑field capability, offering about 4,000 nautical miles of range and typically 8–10 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet with about 4,000 nautical miles of range and usually 8–12 passengers. Gulfstream’s G280 is a super‑midsize jet with around 3,600 nautical miles of range and commonly 8–10 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 is a larger‑cabin, long‑range jet positioned above the super‑midsize segment, offering roughly 4,200 nautical miles of range and typically 8–12 passengers, with a cabin generally perceived as more spacious than the G280/Praetor class.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.34 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Hemisphere | 2000LXS | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 4500 | 4155 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 18250 | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 490 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $35,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5000 | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Silvercrest | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 10000 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | — | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | — | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | — | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | — | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | — | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | — | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 131 | 45 | 154 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — | — |